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Aurora Is Driving Me Crazy [RESOLVED]

Situationeer

Posted 10 September 2005 - 12:44 PM

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Well, my computer has been infected with the malware "Aurora" for at least 2 weeks now, and I have tried every utility I could find to get rid of it. But this is really nasty stuff, so please, please help me get rid of this horrible malware.

tampabelle

Posted 16 September 2005 - 10:12 AM

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We can definitely help you, but first you need to help us. The first step in this process is to apply Service Pack 1a for Windows XP. Without this update, you're wide open to re-infection, and we're both just wasting our time.Click here: http://www.microsoft...&DisplayLang=enApply the update, reboot, and post a fresh Hijack This log.

Please download APT and unzip the contents to a new folder on your desktop.

Open the folder you just created and click on apt.exe and search in the window for C:\WINDOWS\System32\zjwznip.exe.

Open your C:\Windows\system32 folder and search for zjwznip.exe.
Don't delete it yet, just leave the system32 folder open so you can see the bad file.

In APT again, Select C:\WINDOWS\System32\zjwznip.exe and Click Kill3

Then immediately delete zjwznip.exe from your system32 folder.

Close APT.

To reboot into SafeMode with Windows XP, you can follow these steps from Microsoft:

Next, please reboot your computer in SafeMode by doing the following:

Restart your computer

After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, start tapping press F8 key.

Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear

Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.

Once in Safe Mode, please double-click on nailfix.exe. Click "Next" in the setup, then make sure "Run Nailfix" is checked and click "Finish". Your desktop and icons will disappear and reappear, and a window should open and close very quickly --- this is normal.

Now open ewido and do a scan of your system.

Click on scanner

Click on Complete System Scan and the scan will begin.

You will be prompted to clean the first infection.

Select "Perform action on all infections", then proceed.

Once the scan has completed, there will be a button located on the bottom of the screen named Save report

Click Save report.

Save the report .txt file to your desktop or a location where you can find it easily.

*IMPORTANT NOTE*CleanUp deletes EVERYTHING out of your temp/temporary folders, it does not make backups.If you have any documents or programs that are saved in any Temporary Folders, please make a backup of these before running CleanUp

Running CleanUp

Start CleanUp by double-clicking the icon on your desktop (or from the Start > All Programs menu).

When CleanUp starts go to the Options button (right side of CleanUp screen)

Move the arrow down to "Custom CleanUp!"

Now place a checkmark next to the following (Make sure nothing else is checked!):

Delete Cookies
This is optional, if you leave the box checked it will remove all of your cookies, at this point removing cookies is a good idea

Empty Recycle Bins

Delete Prefetch files

Cleanup! All Users

Click OK

Then click on the CleanUp button. This will take a short while, let it do its thing.

When asked to reboot system select No

Close CleanUp

Finally, restart your computer back into Normal Mode and please post a new HJT log, as well as the ewido report log from the Ewido scan by using Add Reply

Situationeer

Posted 21 September 2005 - 07:06 PM

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No, I don't seem to have any other problems right now, my computer is working great. Thanks a lot dude. I have one more question though, what else should I do so that I don't get infected again. Right now I use Zone Alarm as a firewall, I scan every night with Microsoft Anti Spyware, and scan with Spybot and Ad-Aware as well.

tampabelle

Posted 22 September 2005 - 08:51 AM

tampabelle

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Hi,

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!! Your PC is clean now

You can take precautions for minimizing the risk of infection but cannot eliminate it completely.

I would recommend the following steps to keep your PC clean (especially Step 1 to install critical Windows patches including Service Pack 2 or SP2 if not already installed and Step 8 now that your PC is clean) –

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR FUTURE

Operating System1. Keep the Windows and Internet Explorer updated with the latest fixes. These fixes are available free from Microsoft. Click on Tools in the IE menu bar and then on Windows update. You can also use the following links

Internet Browsers4. Have robust explorer settings. It is preferable to use an internet browser other that IE as most of the malware is targetted at IE. In case you prefer to use IE, then download a list of innocent looking but harmful websites from IE-Spyad and install it on ur PC. IE-SPYAD puts over 5000 sites in your internet explorer's restricted zone, so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't really innocent at all.

Ensure that Security level, irrespective of whichever browser you use, is set at Medium or higher, restrict the usage of cookies and activeX components.

Spyware Protection5. Have a wall of protection against spyware / adware by installing SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard.

SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard are by JavaCool and both are free programs. SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed and consumes no system resources. SpywareGuard offers realtime protection from spyware installation and browser hijack attempts. Both have free ongoing updates.

Spyware Removers6. Install programs for scanning for malware and uninstalling them. Two of the best programs, both are freeware, are :

Spybot Search & Destroy - A powerful tool which can search and annhilate nasties that make it onto your system. Now with an Immunize section that will help prevent future infections.

AdAware SE Personal Edition - Another very powerful tool which searches and kills nasties that infect your system. AdAware and Spybot Search & Destroy compliment each other very well.

Regular Maintenance of PC7. Finally, invest some time for regular maintenance of your PC. Delete the temporary Internet files, temporary files, cookies etc. Click on Start button, Programs, Accessories, System Tools and run the program Disk Cleanup. Follow the instructions.

Keep your Registry clean. My favourite software is Registry First Aid. This is not a freeware but a trial version can be downloaded.

System Restore Points8. Since your PC is currently clean, create a system restore point. A system restore would enable you to revert to the settings on the PC when the restore point was created. It is also a good idea to flush all earlier system restore points which may be containing infected files.

A. Turn off System Restore.On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.Click Properties.Click the System Restore tab.Check Turn off System Restore.Click Apply, and then click OK.

B. Restart your computer.

C. Turn ON System Restore.On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.Click Properties.Click the System Restore tab.UN-Check Turn off System Restore.Click Apply, and then click OK.